High Speed, Outstanding Video Resolution and Stunning Design Unite in MOTORIZR Z8
Goodbye low bandwidth, Hello mobile TV; Motorola's latest innovation is an
entertainment-optimised and ergonomically designed 'fit-to-face' slider
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 12 // -- 3GSM World Congress
2007 -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a global leader in wireless
communications, today announced MOTORIZR Z8, combining Motorola's signature
design quality with outstanding video capture and playback and hi-fi audio
quality for a mobile experience without compromise.
MOTORIZR(TM) Z8 also features Motorola's first ever "kick slider," a
graceful mechanism that achieves a "fit-to-face" profile by gliding open in a
curve to match the contour of your face.
With high-speed connectivity via HSDPA, and a multimedia feature set that
includes a brilliant 16 million colour 35x50mm QVGA full screen display,
MOTORIZR Z8 boasts video playback speeds of up to 30 frames per second. In
addition to its 90MB of internal memory, the device also supports expandable
memory up to 4GB using MicroSD, enough space for full length movies, hours of
music or tons of pictures.
The unprecedented entertainment experience is brought to life via a
partnership with BSkyB* which will users to access Sky's mobile content
services. As well as offering access to an on-demand library of updating
news, entertainment and sports, Sky's 'Anytime' application also provides an
access point to Sky's range of live mobile TV services. Anytime also allows
customers to use their mobile phone to programme their Sky+ boxes remotely.(1)
"MOTORIZR Z8 is yet another example of how Motorola is redefining the
mobile experience for consumers," said Ron Garriques, president of Motorola
Mobile Devices. "By introducing, for the first time ever, true high-definition
mobile multimedia, and once more reinventing the form factor, we are
delivering on our 'no compromises' approach to leading this industry by
uniting cool design and cool experiences."
The handset also features Stereo Bluetooth(R) wireless technology as well
as a built-in music player and a 2MP digital camera with dedicated side camera
key, while the onboard video and audio system records in mpeg 4 and 3gp (for
MMS) completing the handset's imaging package.
Availability
MOTORIZR Z8 will be available from April 2007. For more information on
product availability and pricing please visit www.motorola.com or contact your
local Motorola representative.
To experience Motorola innovations first-hand, please visit Motorola at
booth 8A159, Hall 8 or go to www.motorola.com/events.
* Dependant on BSkyB service availability
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in
wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless
mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you connect simply
and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and
need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do"
experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support
services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had
sales of US $42.9 billion in 2006. For more information about our company, our
people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com.
(1) Network and/or SIM card dependent feature, not available in all areas.
Airtime, data charges, and/or additional charges may apply. Wireless
email functionality for the MotoQ requires an email account with
wireless server capabilities.
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